Quarterback problem solved . . . but not really.
For the third consecutive offseason, NFL.com draft analyst Chad Reuter built an ultimate seven-round mock draft—throwing all of the league’s players into one big pool to choose from with the objective being to “win now!” The exercise used 2023’s records for its snaked draft order, giving the 2-15 Panthers the No. 1 overall selection.
And with that pick, Reuter gets Carolina the best quarterback on the planet—Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes:
No surprise here. The strong-armed, mobile playmaker is the top pick in this exercise for the second straight year, fresh off his third Super Bowl title in six years as a starter.
The thrice-named Super Bowl Most Valuable Player is fresh off capturing the Chiefs their second Lombardi Trophy in the past three years. His list of accolades also include a pair of league MVPs, an Offensive Player of the Year award, two First-team All-Pro selections and six Pro Bowl nods.
Oh, and he’s turning 29 years old on Sept. 17—so get used to the success if you aren’t already.
Reuter rounds out Carolina’s haul with the following selections:
- Round 2 (64th overall): WR Jaylen Waddle
- Round 3 (65th overall): DE Danielle Hunter
- Round 4 (128th overall): OT Tyron Smith
- Round 5 (129th overall): DT Javon Hargrave
- Round 6 (192nd overall): CB Kenny Moore
- Round 7 (193rd overall): WR Rome Odunze
